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34 (A)But be on guard, so that your hearts will not be overcome with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; 35 for it will come upon all those who inhabit the face of all the earth. 36 But (B)keep on the alert at all times, praying earnestly that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to (C)stand before the Son of Man.”

37 Now [a]during the day He was (D)teaching in the temple, but [b](E)during the night He would go out and spend it on [c](F)the mount called “of [d]Olives.” 38 And all the people would get up (G)early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

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  1. Luke 21:37 Lit days
  2. Luke 21:37 Lit nights
  3. Luke 21:37 Or the hill
  4. Luke 21:37 Or Olive Grove

Be Alert

34 “Constantly be on your guard so that your hearts will not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, or that day will take you by surprise 35 like a trap, because it will come on everyone who lives on the face of the earth. 36 So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man.”

37 Now during the day Jesus[a] would teach in the Temple, but when evening came he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives. 38 And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the Temple.

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  1. Luke 21:37 Lit. he